NYSED has eliminated the September 1, 2001 cutoff date for the licensing examinations in all four (4) laboratory professions: Clinical Laboratory Technologist; Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician; Cytotechnologist; and Certified Histological Technician. If you passed the ASCP examination, you are advised to contact ASCP to request that your examination score is transferred to NYSED. In addition, NYSED accepts the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification's International (ASCPi) examinations to meet the New York State examination requirement for licensure in each of the four (4) clinical laboratory professions according to the chart below. This notice applies to the Department's acceptance of these examinations. The Department still does not accept national or international certification for licensure in New York State. Applicants must still meet the professional education requirements as outlined on our website.
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist Exam Requirements | Date Accepted for Licensure |
|---|---|
| ASCP (MLS) | No cutoff date NEW |
| ASCPi (MLS) | January 1, 2015 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician Exam Requirements | Date Accepted for Licensure |
| ASCP (MLT) | No cutoff date NEW |
| ASCPi (MLT) | October 1, 2014 |
| Cytotechnologist Exam Requirements | Date Accepted for Licensure |
| ASCP (CT) | No cutoff date NEW |
| ASCPi (CT) (see additional information on the licensure requirements page.) | April 1, 2015 |
| Histological Technician Exam Requirements | Date Accepted for Licensure |
| ASCP (HT) | No cutoff date NEW |
| ASCPi (HT) | April 1, 2015 |
| ASCP (HTL) | No cutoff date NEW |
| ASCPi (HTL) | October 1, 2014 |